Norton Rose Fulbright Advises on Utopia of the Seas Deal
Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, has provided legal advice to the lenders, led by Citi, regarding the financing and subsequent delivery of Royal Caribbean‘s newest flagship vessel, “Utopia of the Seas”. The team at Norton Rose Fulbright offered guidance on all aspects of the transaction, which included the initial financing arrangements and, most […]
Ropes & Gray Represented Vapotherm in Definitive Merger Agreement
Ropes & Gray represented Vapotherm, Inc. in a definitive merger agreement with a newly-formed entity organized and funded by an affiliate of Perceptive Advisors, LLC, a leading health care investment firm, and its Perceptive Discovery Fund. In conjunction with the execution of the final merger agreement, investment affiliates under the management of SLR Capital Partners, the firm’s […]
White & Case advises Highview Power on £300 Million Investment
White & Case LLP, a renowned international law firm, has provided legal counsel to Highview Power, a trailblazer in long-duration energy storage, on a substantial £300 million investment. This investment, comprising both debt and equity, marks the first step in Highview Power’s plan to establish a series of commercial-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) plants […]
Latham & Watkins Advises Carlyle on Seattle Reign FC Investment
Seattle Reign FC, the three-time NWSL Shield winner, has received investments from the Ownership Group of Sounders FC and the esteemed global investment firm, Carlyle. After finalizing the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Ownership Group of Seattle Sounders FC and global investment firm Carlyle have joined forces to invest in and manage Seattle Reign FC, […]
Casino Tycoon Stephen Wynn Victorious in Foreign Lobbying Case
Steve Wynn, the prominent figure in the casino industry, emerged victorious in an appeals court decision that dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by the US government. The lawsuit aimed to compel him to register as a foreign agent due to his involvement in advocating for the extradition of a Chinese billionaire. The US Court of […]
How To Legally Handle Accidents During Seasonal Activities
Summer barbecues, refreshing dips in the pool, or exhilarating hikes in the crisp autumn air—seasonal activities bring a welcome change to your routines. But amidst the fun, accidents can happen.
Linklaters Advises Raspberry Pi on its IPO and Listing
Linklaters has advised Cambridge-based company, Raspberry Pi, regarding its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and its placement on the prestigious section of the London Stock Exchange (LSE). This company is at the forefront in creating and developing high-quality, affordable single board computers and computing units for industrial Internet of Things clients and applications, as well as […]
Kirkland Advises Diamond Offshore on $1.6 Billion Sale to Noble
Kirkland & Ellis counsels Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. on its definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE, CSE: NOBLE) in a stock and cash transaction valued at $1.6 billion (excluding debt). On June 10th 2024, it was revealed that Noble Corporation plc and Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc have finalized a […]
Chiquita Funded Colombian Terrorists For Years
The banana corporation Chiquita Brands International has been deemed responsible for supporting a right-wing paramilitary organization in Colombia and is required to compensate the relatives of eight individuals who were murdered by the group during the nation’s civil conflict. This decision by a federal court in Florida on Monday is a historic verdict, following 17 […]
Clifford Chance Wins Court of Appeal Verdict For Eternity Sky
Global law firm Clifford Chance has secured a successful outcome for its client, Eternity Sky, in a judgment handed down by the Court of Appeal today. The appeal was brought by an individual, Mrs Zhang, who was ordered to pay Eternity Sky HK$ 500 million under a Hong Kong arbitration award. Mrs Zhang’s liability arose […]
DLA Piper advises Calliditas in US$1.1 billion tender offer
DLA Piper is providing legal counsel to Calliditas Therapeutics AB (Calliditas), a biopharmaceutical company based in Sweden, in relation to the recent tender offer made by Asahi Kasei Corporation (Asahi), a conglomerate from Japan. Asahi has offered to acquire all of Calliditas’ outstanding shares and American Depositary Shares (ADSs) for a total of US$1.1 billion. […]
Freshfields Hires Davis Polk + Kirkland Lawyers
Freshfields, Bruckhaus & Deringer is expanding its U.S. corporate practice by hiring two New York lawyers. Jacqueline Marino, formerly of Davis Polk & Wardwell, joins as a capital markets partner, while Joshua Ayal, previously a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, joins as an M&A partner. Unlike many of its international counterparts, Freshfields has successfully established […]